In this episode, we dive into the wild, wonderful world of hacking your first marathon — not just the 26.2 miles under your feet, but the massive goals and gritty challenges life throws at you. A marathon is the perfect metaphor for any big obstacle: the kind that looks impossible from the starting line, but becomes doable step-by-step, mile-by-mile, with the right mindset and a little stubborn faith. We break down how to train smarter, push past the mental walls, and turn the “I don’t know if I can do this” moments into “I can’t believe I just did that.” If you’ve got a giant goal staring you down, this episode gives you the tools to chase it with confidence — and finish strong. Let’s run. 🏃‍♂️🔥

🍎 The Real Formula

Once I committed to tracking, the rest started falling into place:

1. Dialing in my diet — eating intentionally instead of accidentally.

2. Consistent exercise — nothing crazy, just showing up daily.

3. Momentum — when I saw progress, I wanted more progress.

4. Identity shift — I wasn’t “trying to lose weight” anymore…
   I was becoming a healthier man — a stronger husband, father, athlete, and leader.

And over time…

85 pounds disappeared.

🔥 What Is the 4% Rule?

Alright, let’s kick it off super simple.

The 4% Rule says this:

If you withdraw 4% of your investment portfolio each year, adjusted for inflation, your money should last 30+ years.

That’s it.
Not fancy.
Not complicated.
Just gloriously simple.

So if you’ve got $1,000,000 invested, 4% means you can take out $40,000 a year.
If you’ve got $500,000, that’s $20,000 a year.
If you’ve got $2.5M, that’s $100K a year.

It gives you a target.
It gives you a plan.
It gives you hope—like a flashlight in the dark of financial overwhelm.

And more importantly… it gives you a path.